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- [kuh n-trahyt, kon-trahyt]
- /kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪt/
- /ˈkən.traɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trahyt, kon-trahyt]
- /kənˈtraɪt, ˈkɒn traɪt/
Definitions of contritely word
- adjective contritely caused by or showing sincere remorse. 1
- adjective contritely filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent: a contrite sinner. 1
- noun contritely In a contrite manner. 1
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Origin of contritely
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English contrit (< Anglo-French) < Latin contrītus worn down, crushed, past participle of conterere. See con-, trite
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Parts of speech for Contritely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contritely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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adverb contritely
- remorseful — full of remorse.
- repentantly — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
- regretful — full of regret; sorrowful because of what is lost, gone, or done.
- apologetically — containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay.
- penitently — feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.
Antonyms for contritely
adverb contritely
- unashamedly — not ashamed; not restrained by embarrassment or consciousness of moral guilt: a liar unashamed even after public disgrace.
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